Let's go swimming together in all sorts of places. We'll also look at swimming in history, art, literature, film, TV in fact any way swimming can be painted, photographed, filmed, written or mused about.

Monday, 19 November 2007

Como

Como, on the Georges River in southern Sydney has both a tidal baths and a free chlotinated wading/paddling/swimming pool. Como was named after Lake Como in northern Italy.

Above: Marina and pools from old railway bridge, now footbridge and cycleway Above: cafe, marina and pool

Above: Tidal pool and chlorinated pool

Above: Just before opening at midday.Below: And we're open!

Above: One swimmer prefered the tidal poolAbove: me stretching it out a bit, even though the maximum depth is 0.9m! Above: Lifeguard on duty!